(Creating Dementia Solutions 37) Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia

Are there things caregivers and others should keep in mind that might make communicating with a person living with dementia easier?Miles for Memories volunteer Michelle Lennon with Elara Caring tells us there definitely are. Click to hear what they are.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyElara Caring websiteMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.